Design Manager, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Supervise colocation and hyper-scale data center initiatives from site due diligence through campus planning, design documentation, and construction administration.

• Lead teams for data center due diligence and design across various disciplines including architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.

• Create and implement multi-site project and program management strategies.

• Conduct and participate in meetings with clients and external stakeholders.

• Actively manage and communicate project modifications within AECOM and to clients.

• Detect issues early on and formulate innovative solutions.

• Provide project updates and address any outstanding concerns with stakeholders.

• Prepare technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects.

• Establish trusting relationships with client stakeholders and purchasers.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on prominent data center projects.

• Travel occasionally for client meetings, significant project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, and other essential business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, along with ten (10) years of relevant experience or a proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

• A master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License is preferred.

• A preference for 12 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional is preferred.

• Recent or active leadership in a data center and mission-critical trade organization is preferred.

• 12 years of experience in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management and engineering is preferred.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to function in dynamic, time-sensitive environments with minimal supervision.

• Proficient team leadership abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H-1B visa holders in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Training and development opportunities.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.